The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes breaks down some of the pros and cons of business ownership. From good and bad debt to the different levels of potential money left on the table. Tune in to see where your strengths and weaknesses lie within your practice! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to  The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the  Dentalpreneur P...

On today's episode, Paul Lowry, CEO and co-founder of Dental Menu joins us. Paul discusses going from publishing to Dental Menu in his career, and how offering a subscription model makes the most sense. Consider it a 'menu' of services provided to your patients that better suits them and cater to their needs. Tune in to see how a subscription model could work for your practice! EPISODE RESOURCES h...

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes goes through the comparisons of dentistry and professions in the medical field and goes through why dentistry is on top in the "takehome income" section. This is a big factor as to why dentist practice owners have banks tripping over themselves to loan money. Is it because dentist practice owners can pay it off in a short period of time or due to minimal overhea...

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes discusses objectively measuring culture in the office. One great way that Mark suggests is a Team Cultural Assessment which rates the employee against the core values of the company. Speaking of such, do you have core values for your company & yourself? If not, now is a great time! Tune in to hear about the difference between integrity and personal integrity. EP...

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes discusses the importance of optimizing what you already know with your skillset instead of running toward a new venture. Then, we go over the Theory of Constraints and how your business is as strong as the weakest link. The best way to identify those constraints/bottlenecks is by baselining. Tune in now to see how baselining is right for your business! EPISODE R...

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes takes us on a journey of intentions. Deciding whether to give up or persevere by choosing to push forward, boils down to your intentions. If only things were as easy as the movie Limitless , which Mark alludes to here. Tune in to hear how building a sophisticated business will help allow you to "escape the chair"! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess....

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes goes through AIPPE, a framework to determine what you should execute next in your practice by creating a very tangible path. From there, Mark goes through the ideal expense ratios through 5 phases, leading to phase 4 to hit blackbelt status. Ready to add an associate? Tune in here to discover how to recruit and retain level 10 talent. EPISODE RESOURCES https://w...

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes hits us with the systemization that you'll need for running multiple practices. The keys are to remove yourself as the bottleneck, delegate and train your team and have enough liquidity for emergencies. What's even better? Within DSI, you'll find the "Elite Practice Blueprint" which emphasizes the 6 foundations that you'll need for multiple practice strength. Tu...

On today's episode, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe joins us with the second half of the interview discussing how to become an effective leader and workplace culture. Then, the best-selling author discusses her new book, Speak Kindly, You're Listening , which is about the words you use to speak to yourself. "Dr. Jessica heard her voice say on repeat: "I'm not good enough," "I'm not worth it, "What is wrong w...

On today's episode, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe joins us for this 2-part episode. Jessica has a long-listed highlight reel, from consultant to author to international speaker, and the list goes on! She is a life coach that shares the link between imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and burnout, and here, Dr. Mark Costes and her discuss recovery from burnout and the infamous "Sunday Dread". EPISODE RESOURCE...

On today's episode, Dr. Martin Mendelson of Metamorphosis Coaching joins us for an inspiring episode. Martin goes over dentists' emotional and mental health and what may lead to dentists being stressed and unhappy. From there, we kick it to leadership and Martins' TEAM (Transparency, Engagement, Alignment & Mindset) approach. Some of these factors may be surprising! Lastly, Martin discusses findin...

On today's episode, Dr. Matt Slivka with Rockside Dental joins us for the 2nd half of his interview with Dr. Mark Costes. Matt does something really fun and great for his team, and that's integrating "team retreats" into his workplace culture. Hear more about it here and how it inspires his team along with challenges them. Then, we sum things up with managing overhead and how Matt is able to get h...

On today's episode, Dr. Matt Slivka from Tucson, AZ joins us with fantastic discussions on team culture. We kick things off with starting a startup and then moving into leadership within your practice. Matt is the newest blackbelt coach within DSI and his interview is anything short of inspiring to anyone leading their own dental journey. EPISODE RESOURCES rocksideaz.com https://www.truedentalsucc...

On today's episode, Dr. Brady Smith joins us for conversations on utilizing social media in fun and unique ways and the unintended side effects of free dental days. Brady is a busy man with a big heart, some even call him "General of the Tooth Fairy Army", a dedicated team that agrees to provide one free dental service to a HALO (Helping and Leading Others) Smile recipient each year. Backed by the...

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes wraps up his interview with Dr. Zahid Ahmed, discussing seeking new challenges within and outside of dentistry, the current state of working in California, and reflecting on a life well spent. Things get wrapped up with advice from Mark on nonnegotiables and learning from mistakes. Tune in and you'll find some vital takeaways from this powerful interview. EPISOD...

On today's episode, Dr. Zahid Ahmed joins us to discuss growth and walking away from a profitable practice. He sold his practice in Oaktown last year and has since remained busy working on other passions. For him, it came down to expansion vs. choosing a different path outside of practice ownership. Tune in to hear from Zahid if you're in a similar situation about growth vs. knowing when to halt....

On today's episode, Chip Fichtner from Large Practice Sales joins us for the 2nd half of their interview. LPS achieves record values for their clients due to their one-of-a-kind process. LPS clients meet with at least 5 or more bidders to achieve the highest values.  Get a deeper look inside LPS through Chip Fichtner in this wrap-up interview and find out when's the right time to utilize a company...

On today's episode, Chip Fichtner from Large Practice Sales joins us in this 2-part episode. Chip and Dr. Mark Costes talk everything DSO's and taking chips off the table. LPS are dental specialists and focus on Invisible Dental Support Organizations (IDSO) partnership transactions. Tune in to join Mark and Chip and see how a company like LPS could be beneficial for you! EPISODE RESOURCES www.larg...

On today's episode, Caitlin Parsons joins us for a therapeutic podcast. She's a Certified Yoga Therapist, Registered Dental Hygienist, and CEO of Caitlin Parsons Yoga Therapy. Dr. Mark Costes gets the inside scoop on getting into yoga if having not done it before, and Caitlin explains how easy it is to do and why you may need to incorporate it into your lifestyle. Tune in to see if yoga is right f...

On today's episode, Dr. Richard Low of Shared Practices/Podcast joins us for the last half of this 2-part episode. Dr. Mark Costes & Richard get personal with their take on generational wealth and parenting and their opinions on what they push for their families. Lastly, we sum it up with going through legacy wealth and creating an impact on the world that gives and continues to grow, such as miss...

On today's episode, we "cross-pod" with Dr. Richard Low of Shared Practices/Podcast about everything moving forward. From your future number to moving on from your practice, well after hitting that number, and hanging up the handpiece. Tune in now to hear the first part of this fun episode with Dr. Richard Low! EPISODE RESOURCES sharedpractices.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success...

On today's episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas continues on their 2-part episode from the 2023 Voices of Dentistry. If you missed Part 1, listen to that first, as you won't want to miss out on any of the adventures Aaron will gear you up for! From a "five-tooth" training program to implementing a system for all of your tools on a specific tray, Aaron is here to help you along the way. Tune in for the exci...

On today's episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas joins us with a special episode from the 2023 Voices of Dentistry. His presentation is jam-packed with so much good info, we just had to make it 2-parts. To start things off, Aaron discusses his background and what he does now that has helped flip his practice around. From scheduling with hygienists to best practices, this is the episode to find it! Tune in t...

On today's episode, Dr. Paul Goodman joins us. He's "nacho" average person, as he's all over the place with many ventures. Dr. Mark Costes and Paul go through topics of online trolls to the current state of dentistry and what dental students face in school to Dentist Job Connect, a job board where job seekers can find employers. Tune in for some fun as these two dentists connect on topics that wil...

On today's episode, Dr. Summer Kassmel wraps up her presentation from our most recent Mastermind. If you haven't seen the first part, tune in to that one now, then hop back here for the 2nd half. Summer kicks off with a checklist that we can follow to empower your team. Who doesn't love lists, right? Then, discover what your team needs to be considered for a leadership position. Some are prerequis...